Toms River High School South Spirit & Mr. David Correll, Sr. - Going Strong for 50 Years 

R.I.P David Correll. Sr🙏🪦

I graduated 1954! My career has always taken me back to the school of my childhood. TRHS was great in the years I matriculated there. From that firm foundation in education I went on to get a BA from the University of Minnesota, a JD from William Mitchell College of Law, and a MFA in Photography and Painting from the University of Minnesota. Most recently I was a college professor. When we graduated 90 of our class went to college and the other 20 went forward with other careers. The teachers were the best and inspired all students to go forward in their lives with dignity, patriotism, and to serve others. I am proud to have been a TRHS alumni!

Freshman class of 2027 are the last to experience Mr Correll, rip legend

should have been class of 2001. I moved. But having him as my cheerleading coach as a freshman is still one of my favorite memories.

Mr. Correll is a great person who puts a lot of commitment into the school. That's why Indians should be proud to go to that school. Because of all of the spirit and dignity. {Besides the kids in my grade who do drugs or skip class} Class Of: I haven't graduated yet ;)

My Dad Harry Britton was a Grounds keeper there for many years retiring in the late 90s he got the foot ball fan of the year award sept 23 2000 Go TRHS South

Just thinking of Mr. Correll makes me want to be a better person than I was the day before. I still tell the story about his "Chicken Catch a Tory" lecture regarding the battle of Toms River. No need to wonder, Mr. Correll. You had a positive influence on all of us.

Great piece, Sandy! Go South! Cheri Blumenthal-Rose TRHSS class of 1977

Nice... Our 1974-78 marching Indians band was a bit bigger. We had a line of 8 tubas and at least 16 trumpets... Don't remember exactly

I had totally forgotten about Mr Correll's Chicken Catch A Tory bit. I really enjoyed his class. I do remember singing about Henry Clay: "Oh yes....he's the Great....Compromiser...ah oh....ah oh.... Compromising the whole day through...." Go South!

I still remember Mr. Correll's "Chicken Catch a Tory" lecture. I was pleased to see below that Scott Weigold remembered that lecture, too. I would love to have a transcript of the whole story. I followed the lecture hook, line, and sinker, until he got to the punch line. :) Thank you for such a great article to show appreciation for a great man. Cheryl (Miller) Jackson, class of 1981

Class of 2010 for me. But I stayed some more years as a super senior so I could take the bus to Voc. I did do the walk and ceremony with my class in 2010 though.

Freshman class of 2027 are the last to experience Mr Correll, rip legend

I can't wait to be an official freshman in 2 weeks at this school😁😁😀😀😆😆😆😍❤

It's not like this anymore. No one is really this spirited anymore.....

ayy kenny

Whoever voted this down, shame on you!

Sandy! Was your Dad Dr. Levine? A veterinarian?

Mr. Correll is a true icon. When I remember South I think of him being "the voice." What a great man. And being at South made me look into an older college with traditions, I'm glad I went. Thank you for all the memories Mr. Correll. - graduate class of 2004

Congratulations Dave. A fantastic tribute to an amazing man... You have truly made a difference in the lives of so many people...the best goal for any teacher, coach and friend.

Congrats Uncle Dave! Wonderful and Inspiring! I guess I need to start calling you Mr. Correll now. Haha

Congratulations to Dave Correll, the "Voice of the Indian" from the Original, "Marching Indian".

I miss you SOUTH!!! Congrats Dave Sr!!

Thank you Sandy. I have loved Mr. Correll and TRS since my freshman year. I met him during summer band rehearsals in 1975 and just knew that this man was amazing. His speech to all of the band 9th graders inspired me to be a good person. It still inspires me to work harder and to be the best "me" I can be. He inspired me then, and he continues to inspire me, as do my thoughts of the traditions, spirit, and people of our beloved Toms River South. Other schools might say they have a lot of "school spirit", but I can't imagine anything better than how we were taught. I might be older, but you can still see the TRS pride in my eyes. Class of '79.

class of 77

Mr. Correll, the man with a vision, a smile and enthusiasm ALWAYS! Class of 1976, our Spirit, was like no other!

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